Have to say Stan, I totally agree with that assessment, and its in line with the short term management style currently in vogue in the Orange portakabin.
Speaking to various friends around bases in the UK, they all seem to think the level of disruption and crew shortages are no worse than previous years, but the impression I am being given is that there is potential for a mass exodus post summer schedule.
Ostensibly Easyjet took the cheap option of going down the path of employing large quantities of cadets, the problem is that the pool of experienced pilots (who could fill the coming void) is being rapidly diminished by employers in my part of the world, moreover the notion of DEC's if it happens will cause immense resentment amongst the troops.
Lastly, there seems to be plenty of guys/gals around today, but what about in 6-9 months time?